Archive for July, 2013

Experience has shown that effects of ibaadat (worship) in the blessed month of Ramadhan remain upon the remainder of the year. Whomsoever practices any virtue informally therein, ease of performing A’amale Salihah overtakes them thereafter.

Similarly, whoever prevents them self from sinning therein, for the remaining eleven months abstentation will become easy. In reality, prevention from sins inRamadhan is not too difficult because, it is established that the Shayateen are imprisoned. Consequently, less sinning occurs generally because of removal of this stimulant.

Every year at this time, we are reminded of the spiritual dimension of fasting. It’s not just about abstaining from food, drink and sensual pleasures. It’s also about fasting from spiritual bombs such as backbiting and lying. And so on.

For many of us though, as years pass by, the arrival of Ramadan brings a feeling of déjà vu. We find ourselves in the same routine, eating the same type of food, attending the same iftar parties and engaging in the ...